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African-American History

Explore the diverse pasts that weave our multicultural nation together

The struggle for justice, civil rights, and the fundamental values in our Bill of Rights—a struggle that continues to this day—took place in cities and communities across America, often in unexpected settings.

Take, for example, the A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham, Alabama, one of our National Treasures. Built as a place of luxury for minorities during the days of segregation, the motel was at the epicenter of Birmingham’s civil rights protests and demonstrations, and also stands as a testament to black entrepreneurship during the period of racial segregation.